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AA safari in the untouched wild, a breathtaking view, a sun-soaked beach, the pulse of a bustling city, a fascinating window into a vibrant culture, an unforgettable adventure through an outdoor playground – in South Africa you can have it all!

Drakensberg Mountains - the barrier of spears

A haven for adventurous travellers. From the simple pleasure of walking one of many trails, to exploring the rugged mountain peaks the Zulus call uKhahlamba—“the barrier of spears”—the Drakensberg experience offers you adventure, nature, culture and angelic hymns.

Echo Caves - an underground wonderland

Visit the Echo Caves in Limpopo, and enjoy its well-lit walkways showcasing the beautiful dripstone formations, and the beautiful Crystal Palace and Madonna Room caves. You will appreciate why these caves are described as an underground wonderland.

Sun-soaked coast

The 10 best restaurants in Cape Town

It’s hard to keep up with Cape Town’s energetic culinary scene. From its restaurant-lined streets to glorious lunches in the winelands a mere 20-minute drive from the city, there’s a reason some refer to the Mother City as SA’s foodie capital.

Time to escape & enjoy a wintery Jozi

With a month of winter left, don’t be so quick to usher in the spring and summer seasons. Imagine snuggling up with your loved ones on chilly nights or listening to the slight howling wind while warmly dressed and feeling that chill in the air as the sun sets over Johannesburg.

Vibrant culture

South Africa’s most famous battle sites

South African society is a fascinating blend of many and varied cultural groups that rub along together in a manner that is, for the most part, peaceful and happy. A historical tour of famous battle sites will bring home to you just how remarkable this is.

A glimpse into Durban’s Indian culture

the Durban skyline becomes visible on the horizon, one can almost hear the beat of the African drum and Indian drum beating in unison in welcome, and my tummy grumbles at the thought of relishing some aromatic Durban curry and shisa nyama (traditional barbequed meat).

Cape Town’s iconic historical buildings

Cape Town is South Africa’s oldest city, but its encircling mountains, Devil’s Peak, Table Mountain and Lion’s Head, have witnessed a longer history than that described by its surviving historic buildings.

Places to visit in the Eastern Cape – for FREE

This was Nelson Mandela’s home province, and is an area with some enticing attractions – among them the Addo Elephant National Park, with the densest elephant population in the world; the dramatic Wild Coast; and, of course, Mandela’s home at Qunu.

48 Hours in PE – what to see, what to do!

So, you’ll be visiting Port Elizabeth and have just two day in which to see the best that South Africa’s friendliest city has to offer. Of course, two days isn’t nearly enough time to enjoy everything this buzzing city has to offer, but the following “hotspot” will help you make the most of every minute!